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Louis van Gaal faces Man United departure despite FA Cup win

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Manchester United’s manager Louis van Gaal takes his seat prior to the English FA Cup final soccer match between Manchester United and Crystal Palace at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday May 21, 2016. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland) (The Associated Press)

Manchester United’s manager Louis van Gaal gestures to his players during the English FA Cup final soccer match between Manchester United and Crystal Palace at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday May 21, 2016. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland) (The Associated Press)

Manchester United’s manager Louis van Gaal takes his seat prior to the English FA Cup final soccer match between Manchester United and Crystal Palace at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday May 21, 2016. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland) (The Associated Press)

Louis van Gaal's career at Manchester United appears to be nearing the end after two turbulent years.

Van Gaal arrived at United's training ground on Monday amid reports that he was going to be fired.

The 64-year-old Van Gaal had already told reporters on Sunday "it's over" — without expanding.

Although Van Gaal delivered United's first trophy since Alex Ferguson retired by winning the FA Cup on Saturday, a fifth-place Premier League finish meant the team missed out on Champions League qualification.

Former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is expected to replace Van Gaal.